Spring 2022 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 190:
Lot from Corporal Lawrence K. Machida of Hawaii, a Japanese American Soldier in the 34th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed In Action on September 4, 1950 at the Battle of Pusan, Korea. Includes his officially government engraved Purple Heart in a weathered box, plastic covered ribbon bar, 442nd RCT patch from WWII, and some research. He was previously awarded a Bronze Star for Valor about a month prior with the following citation: Private First Class Lawrence K. Machida, RA10103322, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company L, 34th infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement on 19 July 1950 at Taejon, Korea. During a withdrawal by Company L, Private First Class Machida and fellow members of his machinegun squad stayed behind to cover the withdrawal. Acting on their own initiative, Private First Class Machida and the other men of his squad kept setting their gun in position and firing until forced to withdraw further to the rear. As a result of their actions, the entire company was able to withdraw safely. This act of heroic achievement on the part of Private First Class Machida reflects great credit on himself and the military service. Entered the service from Honolulu, Hawaii. Good condition for its age.
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